It has been quite a week over here! We opted for a spring break staycation this year and it has been so much fun (and busy) to hang out with Zoey. I like taking her out of daycare for the time I have off and give her some out in the world experiences apart from must school and home.
We did some maternity clothes shopping, went to the pool, met up with Rob for lunch, played at the parks, and went to the Littleton Museum which is a living history zoo and historical center. We have been busy, but I have been enjoying every minute with our happy little lady.
While my home schedule includes doing some Health Coaching work in the morning before Zoey wakes up for the day, I tend to fit in a workout and shower during her nap. This Simple Move Count Up workout is a quick one that provides a full body workout.
Before starting the workout, be sure to warm up with some light cardio (5-10 minutes), and dynamic stretching. Do the same as a cool down when you finish your workout. Get a copy of the warm up and cool down routine I recommend here.
You can also check out my must have workout resources here. These are the things I use weekly, if not daily, to make my workouts as easy and comfortable as possible.
Simple Move Count Up Workout
Complete move 1. Then, complete 1 minute of the push pace cardio of your choice. Then, complete move 1 and 2 followed by the push pace. Then, move 1, 2, and 3. Continue this pattern until you finish all moves.
- 10 push ups
- 10 squats
- 10 upright rows
- 10 calf raises
- 10 tricep dips
- 10 pass thru lunges
- 10 full sit ups
- 60 second plank
If any of the moves are too much for you right now, take a look at the modifications below. Always modify your workouts and specific moves as needed. Additionally, if you want to challenge yourself further by advancing the moves, there are descriptors below on how to do that as well.
Push Ups
- Modified: Lean your hands against a wall and put your weight on your toes to push forward.
- Advanced: Elevate or stack your feet.
Squats
- Modified: Stand up and down from a chair without using your hands for support. Or, rest a hand on a wall or chair.
- Advanced: Hold a weight while you squat.
Upright Rows
- Modified: Stand with feet shoulder width, or wider, apart and slightly staggered.
- Advanced: Row with one arm at a time.
Calf Raises
- Modified: Rest hand on wall or chair. No weights.
- Advanced: Rest balls of feet on a step and lower heels to below step height.
Tricep Dips
- Modified: Widen feet placement and slightly stagger them.
- Advanced: Straighten legs so heels rest on ground. Advance this further by stacking one foot on top of the other.
Pass Thru Lunges
- Modified: Complete regular front lunges while resting a hand on a wall or chair.
- Advanced: Stay elevated on toes as you lunge forward and switch legs.
Full Sit Ups
- Modified: Complete regular crunches or pulses.
- Advanced: Hold a light weight as overhead and between knees as you sit up
Plank
- Modified: Hold a push up start position.
- Advanced: Elevate or stack feet.
Let me know if you try it out and how you liked it!
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I’m Brooke Selb, a Personal Trainer and Health Coach specializing in helping busy moms and moms to be to easily juggle mom life with family friendly recipes, and easy exercise routines to help you achieve your fitness goals that fit in with your already busy life with sound nutritional advice.
